Kicking Off Summer

May was a fun month for the Hopkins family.  It's always nice to settle into a routine after tax season.  Nick and I have spent a lot of time getting some long overdue things done around the new house.  We enjoyed a fun Mothers Day weekend in Morton with Nicks family and were able to celebrate Mom Hopkins birthday with her while we were there.  Brock wrapped up school at the end of the month and we enjoyed a beautiful Memorial Day weekend.  I usually sit out the Indy 500 when I'm pregnant.  I never know how hot it will be and we walk a ton that day.  Sadly,  I think the only thing the crew missed about me not being there was that I normally bake cookies.  It has been great to enjoy the warm weather...summer is officially here!

Mothers Day 

It's rare to get these two to cooperate for a good picture.  Feel blessed to be their mom!

These three boys are proving to be trouble a little more each year. However, I love that Brock has some cousins to hang out with.  They are all into trucks, dirt, pirates and anything that screams "boy!"

Brielle and Ali and with the birthday Grammy

These were Brock's teachers for this year...Miss Norma and Miss Jen.  Brock always referred to Jen as "Jim" but it was cute and they were great with him all year.   Love the preschool program my kids have gone through.  The teachers love the kids and more importantly, they love Jesus and really let that shine through!

Ali, Brock and Maddi at the annual 500 festival parade. We go with a group of Sponsels and do a cookout when it's over. Always a fun day!

Grandma and Aunt Paulette and Aunt Mary Beth.  These girls had to stick together in house with my Grandpa and five rowdy boys.  They are always a ton of fun.

These girls are getting bigger and bigger each year.   These are my cousin Nathan's daughters Olivia and Avery. They are Maddi and Ali's ages so it's been fun to watch these four grow up

Anytime I can get Nick to take a picture with me...and actually smile like he enjoys it, I have to take advantage  We are blessed with a great group of friends and enjoy summer cookouts and swimming

Brock and Dane are becoming little buddies and it's way too cute!

These are the girls of the group and they stick together pretty well

All the Number 1's....this is the first wave of kids.  All their siblings won't be far behind in the swimming and causing trouble